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Infected with System security

Somehow got infected with system security. It changed my wallpaper, would not allow me run any programs (including malwarebytes). When I did a search for how to fix the problem it defaulted to advertixing websites. I booted to safemode and changed the malwarebytes exe to winlogin.exe and was able to run it. It found one item, which I deleted. I also found the target for system security and deleted that file. Next I went to MSCONFIG and disabled the file from running. Now I am able to login, I ran Malwarebytes again and it found one item, deleted and rebooted it. I keep getting these popups about Windows media player network sharing service has encountered a problem and needs to close. It then asks do i want to send a report or don't send. i select don't send, but they keep coming back.

The log will be named by the date of scan in the following format: mbam-log-date(time).txt-- If you have previously used MBAM, there may be several logs showing in the list.

Click on the log name to highlight it.

Go to the bottom and click on Open.

The log should automatically open in notepad as a text file.

Go to Edit and choose Select all.

Go back to Edit and choose Copy or right-click on the highlighted text and choose copy from there.

Come back to this thread, click Add Reply, then right-click and choose Paste.

Be sure to post the complete log to include the top portion which shows MBAM's database version and your operating system.

Exit MBAM when done.

Logs are saved to the following locations:-- In XP: C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs-- In Vista: C:\Documents and Settings\Users\All Users\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs

Please download and scan with Dr.Web CureIt - alternate download link.Follow these instructions for performing a scan in "safe mode".If you cannot boot into safe mode, then perform your scan in normal mode. Be aware, this scan could take a long time to complete.-- Post the log in your next reply. If you can't find the log, try to write down what was detected/removed before exiting Dr.WebCureIt so you can provide that information.

Your Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log indicates you are using an older version of MBAM (v1.34) with an outdated database. Please download and install the most current version (1.37) from here. You may have to reboot after updating in order to overwrite any "in use" protection module files.

Update the database through the program's interface (preferable method) or manually download the definition updates and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install.

Mbam-rules.exe is not updated daily. Another way to get the most current database definitions if you're having problems updating through the program's interface or have already manually downloaded the latest definitions (mbam-rules.exe) shown on this page, is to do the following: Install MBAM on a clean computer, launch the program and update through MBAM's interface. Copy the definitions (rules.ref) to a USB stick or CD and transfer that file to the infected machine. Copy rules.ref to the location indicated for your operating system. If you cannot see the folder, then you may have to Reconfigure Windows to show it.

Then perform a new Quick Scan in normal mode and check all items found for removal. Don't forgot to reboot afterwards. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. When done, click the Logs tab and copy/paste the contents of the new report in your next reply.

Normally I save the files to my desktop and then run the exe file. I couldn't do that, so I ran it on the download. It installed (checked to make sure it was the correct version), but still would't open or run. I tried changing the name and estension as you suggested and none worked. I finally ended up changing it to winlogon.exe and it opened. I checked for updates and it updated from 2297 to 2305. Scan is now running and I will post the resutls soon. I noticed I can't google anything, for example I google verizon and it comes up with a bunch of links, but they each take me to a bogus webite. Have you seen this before, this thing is nasty! Thanks for all of your help!

When I reboot I get the following:
1) Spybot - Search and Destroy popup asking to allow or deny change on %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -u
2) 3 Google installer popups saying Google installer has encountered a problem and needs to close asking to "send error report" or "don't send"
3) SUPERAntispyware pop saying it has encountered a problem and needs to close asking to "send error report" or "don't send".

You need to temporarily disable Spybot until we are done. If not, it can interfere with fixes MBAM is attempting to make.

Then rescan again with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware but this time perform a Full Scan in normal mode and check all items found for removal. Don't forgot to check for database definition updates through the program's interface (preferable method) before scanning and to reboot afterwards. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. When done, click the Logs tab and copy/paste the contents of the new report in your next reply.

IMPORTANT NOTE: One or more of the identified infections (SKYNETtyushyne.sys was related to a nasty variant of the TDSSSERV rootkit component. Rootkits, backdoor Trojans, Botnets, and IRCBots are very dangerous because they compromise system integrity by making changes that allow it to by used by the attacker for malicious purposes. Rootkits are used by Trojans to conceal its presence (hide from view) in order to prevent detection of an attacker's software and make removal more difficult. Many rootkits can hook into the Windows 32-bit kernel, and patch several APIs to hide new registry keys and files they install. They can disable your anti-virus and security tools to prevent detection and removal. Remote attackers use backdoors as a means of accessing and taking control of a computer that bypasses security mechanisms. This type of exploit allows them to steal sensitive information like passwords, personal and financial data which is send back to the hacker. To learn more about these types of infections, you can refer to:

If your computer was used for online banking, has credit card information or other sensitive data on it, all passwords should be changed immediately to include those used for banking, email, eBay, paypal and online forums. You should consider them to be compromised and change each password using a clean computer, not the infected one. If not, an attacker may get the new passwords and transaction information. If using a router, you need to reset it with a strong logon/password so the malware cannot gain control again. Banking and credit card institutions should be notified of the possible security breach. Because your computer was compromised please read:

Although the rootkit was identified and may be removed, your PC has likely been compromised and there is no way to be sure the computer can ever be trusted again. It is dangerous and incorrect to assume the computer is secure even if the malware appears to have been removed. In some instances an infection may have caused so much damage to your system that it cannot be completely cleaned or repaired so you can never be sure that you have completely removed a rootkit. The malware may leave so many remnants behind that security tools cannot find them. Tools that claim to be able to remove rootkits cannot guarantee that all traces of it will be removed. Many experts in the security community believe that once infected with this type of malware, the best course of action is to wipe the drive clean, reformat and reinstall the OS. Please read:

I started the scan again as you suggested - it ran for an hour and now seems to be hung performing extra and heuristics scan. I recall from an earlier post that I should have un checked that (I only remembered after seeing the scan appear to be stuck). Should I pause or abort the scan or just let it run. I took your advice and changed all of my passwords as well as ordered the discs from dell to perform a n OS reinstall. As far as my data (word, ppt, excel etc...) I can copy that to an external hard drive - correct?

If you cannot use or complete a scan in normal mode, then try performing a your scan in "safe mode".

Scanning with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in safe or normal mode will work but removal functions are not as powerful in safe mode. MBAM is designed to be at full power when malware is running so safe mode is not necessary when using it. In fact, MBAM loses some effectiveness for detection & removal when used in safe mode because the program includes a special driver which does not work in safe mode. Further, scanning in safe mode prevents some types of malware from running so it may be missed during the detection process. Additionally, there are various types of malware infections which target the safeboot keyset so booting into safe mode is not always possible. For optimal removal, normal mode is recommended so it does not limit the abilities of MBAM but in some cases, there is no alternative but to do a scan in safe mode.